Lise Alves
Lise Alves is a Carioca who spent much of her life in the U.S., and now lives in São Paulo. She writes mainly national politics and business for us, with an occasional travel story.
Brazil’s Government Pledges Zero Deforestation by 2030
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter
SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – The President of Brazil, Dilma Rousseff, announced plans to reduce by up to 43 percent...
Police in Rio Start Summer Security Operation at Beaches
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter
SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – Despite the clouds that led many beachgoers to skip the sand and waves this Saturday...
Sustainability Network Party is Finally Approved in Brazil
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter
SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – Former presidential candidate and environmentalist, Marina Silva, has been granted the go-ahead by the Superior...
Brazil’s Inflation Forecast to Rise Even Further in 2015
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter
SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – The Central Bank in Brazil has increased once again its forecast for inflation this year....
Brazil’s Rousseff to Speak at UN Summit in New York
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter
SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – On Sunday, September 27th, Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff will announce the country’s Objectives of Sustainable...
Rio’s Stadiums May be Allowed Once Again to Sell Beer
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter
SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – Those fans who want to drink a cold beer while watching their favorite football (soccer)...
Brazil Exporters Seal US$99 Million in Trade with Russia
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter
SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – Brazilian businesses closed millions of dollars worth of contracts during the World Food Moscow in...
Rio’s 2016 Olympic Ceremonies Work with Reduced Budget
Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter
SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – With a very limited budget, organizers of the Rio 2016 Olympics and Paralympics opening and closing...
Brazil to Extend Visa Concessions to Syrians Seeking Asylum
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter
SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – Due to the serious situation faced by Syrians today, the Brazilian government has announced that...
Brazil’s Real Falls to Lowest Forex Rate in Thirteen Years
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter
SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – Not even an intervention by Brazil’s Central Bank to try to limit the further devaluation...
Brazil’s Petrobras to Layoff 5,000 Third-Party Workers
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter
SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – With plans to drastically reduce its expenses, but finding no support from falling international oil...
Brazil’s Mais Médicos Programs Celebrates Two Years
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter
SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – The Brazilian government’s Programa Mais Médicos (More Doctors Program) is completing two years this semester...
Rio 2016 Olympic Games Will Open Up 90,000 Jobs in City
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter
SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – With a little more than ten months to go before the start of the 2016...
Funds for Educational Programs Likely to be Reduced in Brazil
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter
SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – The Education Minister of Brazil, Renato Janine Ribeiro admitted it will be difficult to obtain...